€0 tuition + fees
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Germany
€0 tuition at public universities
78 universities in database · priority 1
Countries
Tuition policy for EU citizens by country. EU member states first, then other European countries.
EU member states
Nordic focus: Sweden · Denmark · Finland
€0 with conditions
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Austria
€0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards
13 universities in database · priority 1
€0 tuition + fees
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Finland
€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens
34 universities in database · priority 1
€0 tuition
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Sweden
€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens
34 universities in database · priority 1
€0 tuition + fees
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Denmark
€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens
19 universities in database · priority 1
€0 tuition + fees
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Greece
€0 tuition for Greek-taught undergraduate programmes
0 universities in database · priority 1
€0 with conditions
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Czechia
€0 tuition for programmes taught in Czech
11 universities in database · priority 1
€0 with conditions
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Poland
€0 tuition for Polish-taught programmes for EU citizens
6 universities in database · priority 1
€0 tuition + fees
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Slovenia
€0 tuition for full-time study for EU citizens
4 universities in database · priority 1
€0 with conditions
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Estonia
€0 in Estonian-language study places; fee-based in English
7 universities in database · priority 2
Low tuition
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France
National rate: €178/year Bachelor's, €255/year Master's (2026-2027)
8 universities in database · priority 2
Low tuition
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Netherlands
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
17 universities in database · priority 3
€0 with conditions
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Ireland
€0 tuition under Free Fees Initiative; student contribution €2,350/year (2026/27)
7 universities in database · priority 3
€0 with conditions
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Hungary
€0 in state-funded (scholarship) places; fee-based in self-financed places
0 universities in database · priority 3
Low tuition
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Belgium
Low tuition: Flemish Community ≈ €1,181, Wallonia-Brussels Federation max €1,194 (EU/EEA, 2026-2027)
8 universities in database · priority 3
Low tuition
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Italy
Income-based tuition: public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
11 universities in database · priority 3
€0 with conditions
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Latvia
€0 in state-funded places (limited); most study places are fee-paying
10 universities in database · priority 3
€0 with conditions
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Lithuania
€0 in state-funded places (no direct programme fees); otherwise from ~€1,300/yr (Bachelor’s)
10 universities in database · priority 3
Low tuition
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Portugal
Capped low tuition: reference fee €697/year (Bachelor’s, 2025/26); up to €2,750 (Master’s)
6 universities in database · priority 3
Low tuition
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Spain
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
14 universities in database · priority 3
Low tuition
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Bulgaria
Low tuition — all students (incl. EU/EEA) pay tuition at public universities
1 university in database · priority 4
€0 with conditions
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Croatia
€0 tuition for Croatian-taught degrees at public universities (full-time)
0 universities in database · priority 4
€0 with conditions
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Cyprus
First-cycle may be tuition-free for EU students at public universities — sources conflict; verify
0 universities in database · priority 4
Low tuition
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Luxembourg
Low tuition: ≈ €800/year (≈ €400/semester); some programmes free
1 university in database · priority 4
€0 with conditions
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Malta
€0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (specific course/bench fees may apply)
2 universities in database · priority 4
€0 with conditions
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Romania
€0 for state-funded students; fees may be charged in fee-paying places
1 university in database · priority 4
€0 with conditions
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Slovakia
€0 for programmes taught in Slovak (public universities); English programmes fee-based
0 universities in database · priority 4
Other European countries
€0 tuition + fees
OTHER EUROPE
Norway
€0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens
16 universities in database · priority 1
€0 tuition + fees
OTHER EUROPE
Iceland
€0 tuition at public universities (registration fee only)
2 universities in database · priority 1
Low tuition
OTHER EUROPE
Switzerland
Low tuition: cantonal universities ≈ CHF 1,000–1,500/yr (Swiss/EU); ETH/EPFL higher for foreign students
5 universities in database · priority 2
Low tuition
OTHER EUROPE
Liechtenstein
Low tuition: CHF 950/semester for EU/EEA and Swiss nationals (≈ CHF 1,900/yr)
1 university in database · priority 4